The S6 is the ideal entry level open water wetsuit that offers great flexibility and buoyancy at a superb price point.

Top Features of the Orca S6 Wetsuit

FLEXIBILITY

2mm 39cell SCS coated Yamamoto underarm, shoulder and arm panels

BUOYANCY

5mm SCS coated Yamamoto front panel and a 5mm lower back panel

COMFORT

Less panels on the legs and arms

Product Data

Intended Use:

Intermediate

Wetsuit Type:

Full Sleeve

39 Cell

Yamamoto 39cell is an extremely flexible neoprene which supports an uninhibited natural swimming motion. 39cell extends to a 513% elongation rate, meaning this material is sure to move with you. Added benefits of zero water absorption and zero weight variation can mean only one thing: more speed. A fine balance between buoyancy and flexibility, 39cell is a durable material which will stand the test of time and distance, representing the best neoprene available in it’s class.

Yamamoto

The Yamamoto Corporation is the world’s main supplier of high performance neoprene. Its seal represents quality, technology and innovation.

SCS

Acting as a coating over closed-cell neoprene, Super Composite Skin (SCS) has become the benchmark for coating the smoothskin neoprene used in triathlon wetsuits, to reduce friction and increase speed through the water. The micro-cell structure of the SCS coating repels water when in contact with air and reduces surface resistance when in contact with water.

Exo-Cell

Exo-Cell is a unique sandwich-designed neoprene that provides over 25% more buoyancy than Aerodome.

Hydrolite

HydroLite panels make transition that extra bit faster using the super fast SCS (Nano ICE in the Predator) which combined with a special lining which absorbs less water to improve buoyancy while also being extremely sleek –making the suit fast to remove in transition saving you precious seconds.

Incinityskin

It’s what’s on the inside that counts and Orca’s unique InfinitySkn lining plays an integral part in the unbelievable flexibility of our top end wetsuits. Constructed from a high stretch nylon, InfinitySkn is strategically placed where ultimate stretch is required and allows the wetsuit to move dynamically through your swim stroke.

TIME TO SUIT UP - The Orca Swim Scale

Based on common errors in swim technique Orca has identified patterns that have been repeated by triathletes over the years. According to these behaviour patterns they’ve have identified three types of triathlon swimmers; Natural, Progressive and Total

The Progressive Swimmer solution provides extra buoyancy for a more stable position in the water, which considerably improves performance. While flexibility is important, if a swimmer’s technique is less than perfect and the stroke is not polished, buoyancy becomes the determining factor in order to improve times.

The Progressive Swimmer range includes the 3.8 and S6 models where Orca has incorporated its Aerodome air pocket technology. The S6 includes 5mm of buoyancy, the maximum thickness permitted by Triathlon’s governing body the ITU (International Triathlon Union), and uses more flexible 2mm neoprene in the upper body to help with freedom of movement. It also features Orca’s inner Infinity Skin liner, which provides maximum elasticity.

Flexibility 60%

Buoyancy 75%

Hydrodynamic 64%

About Wetsuits

Modern triathlon wetsuits were invented by Dan Empfield in 1987 and are customized to the needs of triathletes, they generally incorporate the following key features which differentiates them from a normal wetsuit.
1, Thinner and/or more pliable rubber near the shoulders.
2, Long zippers to facilitate quick removal during transition.
In addition, tri wetsuits have a very smooth, but often fragile, surface. This slick surface helps to reduce water friction and allows a faster swim. Another advantage of a tri wetsuit is the added buoyancy that the wetsuit provides, this can provide triathletes with a considerable speed and energy saving advantage over swimming without a suit.

About the Orca brand

Whilst working as a swim coach, and from his first hand experience in competing in triathlon, Scott Unsworth realised that the wetsuits used at the time were completely inadequate for swimming.
In 1992 Scott started up a company called Performance Speedsuits Ltd, based out of his parent's house in Auckland, New Zealand. He began to develop his "Speedsuits", which featured greater flexibility and buoyancy than other existing wetsuits. The business started with Scott selling his Speedsuits from the back of his car at swim meets and triathlon events. The Speedsuits quickly gained a following amongst athletes and the business started to grow. Scott was taking his first steps towards introducing what would become Orca, to the world. A young New Zealand triathlete named Hamish Carter became one of the first athletes to sign up with the company that is now Orca. Over the next 13 years Hamish Carter went on to become one of the best known triathletes in the world - culminating in a gold medal at the 2004 Olympics in Athens.

Chest

Height

Weight

cm

inches

cm

ft

kg

lb

4

85 - 91cm

31″ - 36″

157 - 170cm

5′ 2″ - 5′ 7″

56 - 61kg

123 - 134lb

5

90 - 95cm

35″ - 37″

162 - 172cm

5′ 4″ - 5′ 8″

61 - 66kg

134 - 145lb

6

95 - 99cm

37″ - 39″

167 - 175cm

5′ 6″ - 5′ 9″

67 - 74kg

147 - 162lb

MT

95 - 99cm

37″ - 39″

177 - 190cm

5′ 10″ - 6′ 1″

68 - 76kg

149 - 167lb

7

98 - 104cm

38″ - 41″

173 - 185cm

5′ 8″ - 6′ 1″

75 - 82kg

165 - 180lb

8

104 - 108cm

41″ - 43″

180 - 188cm

5′ 11″ - 6′ 2″

82 - 89kg

180 - 196lb

9

108 - 113cm

43″ - 44″

185 - 193cm

6′ 1″ - 6′ 4″

89 - 97kg

196 - 213lb

10

114 - 124cm

45″ - 49″

190 - 196cm

6′ 3″ - 6′ 5″

98 - 109kg

215 - 233lb 4oz

11

123 - 134cm

49″ - 53″

193 - 200cm

6′ 4″ - 6′ 6″

107kg+

235lb+

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Magazine reviews for Orca S6 Wetsuit

Review from
220 Triathlon

That Orca's new entry-levelk suit is aimed at newbies is evident in the buoyancy levels - 5mm neoprene in the legs and lower back panels gave us plenty of lift and reduced the need to kick, while flexibility in the arms is taken care of by 2mm neoprene. We were at the top of the size chart for our size small and we did find the arms and legs the shortest on the test, with the legs finishing at mid-calf, We didn't mind this, though and combined with the stretchy lower calf panels it made removal relatively easy (54 secs). The super-stretchy neckline was also wider/lower than others on test, which we actually liked - there was a bit of water ingress on turns in the pool during our initial test in neutral conditions, but this wasn't an issue once we got into the open water. It also meant that when lift the head to sight, there was no annoying chafing from the zip closure. A suit that punches well above its weight.

In conclusion...

Looks can be deceiving - a great option for those on a budget or starting out